A Simple Bicycle, A Monumental Story Bicycle Thieves (Italian: Ladri di biciclette), also knownThe Bicycle Thief, may sound like a story about petty crime. But this 1948 masterpiece from Vittorio De Sica is a profound exploration of dignity lost in the face of desperation. The stolen bicycle is not just a vehicle; it’s Antonio’s only…
A Visual Symphony Carried by Silence and Spirit Gints Zilbalodis’ Flow isn’t just another animated film—it’s a cinematic meditation wrapped in an eco-fable, told entirely without dialogue, yet brimming with feeling. In a genre often saturated by noise and overstated emotions, Flow dares to slow down, breathe, and let imagery and soundscape do the storytelling….
A Quirky Satire That Dares to Laugh at Death, and Lands Gracefully (Mostly) A Unique Blend of Absurdity and Affection Set in the fictional village of Chitti Jayapuram in 1992, Uppu Kappurambu is not a Telugu comedy. With a plot revolving around a burial ground running out of space, this film dares to build an…
Rudra and Mithila Palkar Lead a Vibrant Yet Incomplete Love Story Oho Enthan Baby, directed by Krishnakumar Ramkumar, arrives with a premise that sounds promising on paper—an aspiring filmmaker narrates his love story in a bid to land a debut film. But while it tries to juggle humour, heartbreak, and healing, the result is a…
A Familiar Tale with a Fresh Face Rajkummar Rao’s Maalik throws us back into the bullet-ridden badlands of 80s-90s Allahabad, where power is seized not by ballots but by bullets. Directed by Pulkit, the film tries to capture the grit of North Indian gangster dramas. While the setting and structure feel like a throwback, Rao’s…
Plot & Performances Metro… In Dino (Hindi, 2025), directed by Anurag Basu, is a spiritual successor to Life in a… Metro (2007). Much like its predecessor, this ensemble romantic drama thrives on interconnected stories about modern relationships, told through urban backdrops—Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Pune. Basu expands his canvas with complexity and chaos, portraying…
A Feel-Good Road Trip Wrapped in Laughter and Love Paranthu Po, directed by Ram, offers a tender, funny, and refreshingly light take on parenting and the modern middle-class chase for happiness. While the structure may seem familiar—a parent and child go on a transformative journey—the execution is anything but formulaic. This Tamil film moves with…
A Slice-of-Life Tale That Echoes the Middle-Class Indian Aspiration 3BHK, directed by Sri Ganesh and starring Siddharth, R. Sarathkumar, Devayani, and Meetha Raghunath, is a poignant Tamil family drama that explores the lifelong pursuit of a middle-class dream — owning a home in the city. The film, currently running in theatres, blends emotional depth with…
High-Octane Racing Meets Hollywood Glamour in This Summer Blockbuster F1, the much-anticipated Formula 1 movie starring Brad Pitt, hits theatres with a roar — and it doesn’t disappoint when it comes to speed, spectacle, and sheer star power. Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick), this racing drama blends real-life Grand Prix energy with IMAX-level…
A Fun Yet Flawed Journey into Chaos and Comedy Dheeran, the latest addition to the list of Malayalam comedy films in 2025, marks the directorial debut of Devadath Shaji, the co-writer of Bheeshmaparvam. Titled after its lead character played by Rajesh Madhavan, the film blends rustic village charm, quirky characters, and situational comedy in a…
